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___________ is the process of breaking down rocks into small, fine mineral particles.


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  1. Weathering is the first step in soil formation.
  2. Sun, rain, forest, and wind are responsible for breaking down the larger solid particles into smaller ones.
  3. Weathering is of four types i.e physical weathering, biological weathering, and mechanical weathering.
  4. Hence, weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into small, fine mineral particles.

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